What is 85/45 Divided By 3/1

Solving $\frac{85}{45}\div\frac{3}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{45} \div \frac{3}{1} = \frac{85}{45} \times \frac{1}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 1 = 85$
• Multiply the Denominators: $45 \times 3 = 135$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{45} \times \frac{3}{1} = \frac{85}{135}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{85}{135}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $85$ and $135$. The GCD of $85$ and $135$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{85 \div 5}{135 \div 5} = \frac{17}{27}$

Answer $\frac{85}{45}\div\frac{3}{1} = \frac{17}{27}$

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